In 1996, Tony Singh began rewilding a plot of land in LeClaire, hoping to restore its oak savanna, native prairie, woodlands and wetlands. more

Corn and soybean growth in Iowa is slightly behind pace compared to last year and the five-year average, according to the latest crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. more

Iowa cattle feeders are encouraged to attend one of four upcoming Cyclone Cattle Feeder Days, scheduled for Aug. 24–27 in Carroll, Monticello, Osage and Orange City. Important topics in feedlot production, research updates, new technologies and a market outlook will be featured at each location. more

The Agricultural Engineering team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will hold the Iowa Drainage School Aug. 25–27 at the Northwest Research Farm, located at 6320 500th Street, Sutherland, Iowa. The three-day program will focus on the design, installation and maintenance of drainage systems. more

Iowa Swine Day will be held Thursday, June 25, at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. Hosted by the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University, the Iowa Swine Day conference is designed with swine producers in mind and offers the most current information on topics critical to today’s pork industry. more

Pseudorabies, a disease that primarily impacts swine, is again considered eradicated in Iowa, after the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship confirmed a spring outbreak did not spread to other farms. more

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Friday that 11 of the state’s dairy farms and businesses have received funding from the Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant Program administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. more

Farmers, crop scouts and agricultural professionals looking to improve their in-season crop diagnostics and scouting skills are encouraged to register for the Crop Diagnostics In-Season Training on June 23 at the Iowa State University Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Crawfordsville. more

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said the state “stands ready” to protect livestock and farmers from screwworm. more

The North Scott Agriculture Program hosted its 67th Annual Spring Banquet on May 3, at the Regional Innovation Center, celebrating the outstanding achievements of over 100 students across junior high and high school agriculture programs. This special evening was divided into a Junior High Program, a community meal, and a High School Awards Program. more

Farmers navigating the business side of their operations can access a new resource from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The Beginning Farmer Center at Iowa State has created “County Roads,” a new podcast series offering a practical, expert-backed look at the everyday challenges farmers face. more

The June Beef on Dairy Dialogue webinar series will continue at noon CDT on Tuesday, June 16, featuring Kendall Swanson, professor of beef production systems in the Department of Animal Sciences at North Dakota State University. Swanson will present on “Energetics of Changes in Liver Size and Health in Calves,” offering cattle producers an in-depth look at key physiological factors that affect calf performance and feed efficiency. more

An investment firm owned and operated by Central Iowa Power Cooperative has purchased nearly 230 acres of Scott County farmland in the last six months. more

The science of weed control will be the main topic at the July 1 Weed Science Field Day at Iowa State University’s Curtiss Farm. Crop producers, consultants and others involved with the crop industry are encouraged to attend and learn research-backed methods to improve weed management on the farm. more

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s (IFBF) Take Root program is helping farm families take the next step in securing their legacy with a two-day summer immersive workshop, ‘Real Talk to Real Timelines,’ Aug. 12-13, at the West 48 Conference Center in West Des Moines. Designed for multigenerational farm families, the workshop builds on the success of IFBF’s well-established and widely trusted Take Root program, offering a structured, hands-on setting to begin important succession planning conversations and build a clear path forward for the future of the family farm. more

The Midwest’s premier Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference is set for June 3–4. more

The Food Innovation and Business Hub with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a new webinar, “Know Your Costs, Keep Your Profit,” on May 28 from 11:00 am to noon. more

Farm managers, rural appraisers, real estate brokers and others interested in the Iowa land market can expect timely updates at this year’s Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference on May 20 in Ames. more

The detection of the pseudorabies virus in a swine herd in central Iowa this week was an isolated incident that has been contained, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said Friday. more

The Iowa House passed a “right to repair” bill with bipartisan support Monday that aims to ensure Iowa farmers can more easily repair their own agricultural equipment. more